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@Dany *******
recognise that it’s a very badly written article. Thai tax law refers to Thai tax residents and taxpayers, not Thais and foreigners.
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You can convert a tourist visa to a Non-O by yourself if you already meet the requirements. If not then there are plenty of agents that can do it for you, only you can decide if it’s worth the cost.
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@Cris *****
just got my certificate of deposit from Bangkok Bank, in and out in 5 mins. No mention of freezing account.
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Q1) To open a Bangkok Bank account you need a certificate of residency. You get this from your local immigration office.

Q2) Most branches require a 1 year lease agreement or proof of ownership on a property.
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First stop is your local immigration office to get a list of the requirements needed for your extension. If you used an agent previously to bypass the financial requirements you are pretty much stuck with using an agent.
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Why? Not following the law. How do you know? Deportation is a big punch in the nose.